The steps to resolve your DE traffic ticket
vary by violation and court. You may be able to pay your ticket finesonline, by mail, by phone, by fax, or in person. Some violations require a court appearance. To fight your traffic ticket, you’ll need to appear in court.

Continue reading this page to learn how to respond to your traffic ticket in Delaware.

Traffic Ticket Fines and Penalties

In Delaware, traffic ticket fines and courts costs will
vary by violation and court. Check your traffic ticket for the full amount you must pay. If you have further questions, contact the appropriate DE traffic court.

DE Driving Record Points

When you receive a traffic ticket, the Delaware
Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will add points to your driving record, which will remain for 2 years.

If eligible, you may complete a defensive driving course to dismiss your traffic ticket and avoid driving record points. Visit our
Traffic Schools in Delaware page for more information.

Pay a Traffic Ticket in Delaware

NOTE: Some traffic tickets require a court appearance, even if you are pleading “guilty.” Check your traffic ticket or contact the relevant Delaware for more information.

Depending on where you received your traffic ticket, you may be able to pay your DE traffic ticket fine (for a voluntary assessment ticket):

Lost Your Traffic Ticket?

To find your traffic ticket information after losing your actual ticket, call the
Voluntary Assessment Center at (302) 739-6911. If your ticket was issued in a municipality, get in touch with the appropriate Alderman’s court below:

Bethany Beach: (302) 537-3891.

Rehoboth: (302) 227-7917.

Laurel: (302) 875-2855.

Newport: (302) 994-6403.

Newark: (302) 366-7028.

Dewey Beach: (302) 227-6363.

Fines & Penalties for Commercial Drivers

If you have a DE commercial driver’s license (CDL), you must notify your employer within 30 days of being convicted of a traffic violation. This applies
even if you were driving a non-commercial vehicle.

If you’re convicted of any of the following offenses, you’ll lose your CDL for 1 year:

Driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) when your license has been suspended, revoked or cancelled or if you were disqualified from operating a CMV.

Using a CMV to commit a felony (This includes controlled substances that are dispensed, made or distributed using a CMV.